Fresh Produce Technologist
Customer-Facing | Growing Technical Team
We’re working exclusively with a leading fresh produce business that’s expanding its technical team due to continued growth.
Their customers are truly at the heart of everything they do, with strong, long-standing partnerships across major UK and European retailers.
If you love fresh produce, enjoy working closely with customers, and want a role where your technical expertise genuinely makes an impact — this could be the role for you.
The Opportunity
This newly created role places you right at the centre of customer relationships. You’ll be the trusted technical voice for retail partners — protecting standards, solving problems, and driving improvements from field to fork.
You’ll work hands-on with:
* Retail customers
* Internal Technical & Operational teams
* Product, packaging & sustainability projects
No two days are the same. Plenty of responsibility. Real opportunity to grow.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Act as the go-to technical contact for retail customers
* Manage customer technical requirements, specifications, and standards
* Lead responses to technical queries, complaints, and risk assessments
* Support new product launches, packaging changes, and innovation projects
* Ensure all customer-facing documentation is accurate, compliant, and audit-ready
* Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and sustainability
* Analyse trends and data to reduce risk and drive continuous improvement
* Support ESG and sustainability initiatives that truly matter
Who We’re Looking For
* Experience in a technical role within food, FMCG, retail, or supply chain
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Excellent organisation and attention to detail
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* Confidence managing multiple priorities
* Good MS Office skills (Excel & PowerPoint)
* A genuine passion for fresh produce, quality, and innovation
Interested?
Ready to grow your technical career with a true industry leader?
Call Luan Harrison at MorePeople on 01780 480530 for a confidential discussion.